Salary: £52,282 - £59,895 Depending on experience

Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG     

Permanent/ Full Time        

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024 23:59

Interview Date: TBC

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. Capital Works Projects team are a dedicated division within Property Management, set up, to deliver all strategic, multi discipline, capital project works across the Camden property portfolio.

How You’ll Be Involved

As the M&E Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of collaboration with the Programme Manager, overseeing and executing designated projects in the mechanical and electrical engineering sectors. The annual project portfolio under your watch ranges from £4 million to £10 million, emphasizing the gravity of your responsibilities.

Your role extends to the meticulous management of district heating system upgrades, spearheading lift replacement programs, and overseeing door entry systems replacements and electrical upgrades. Notably, the focus is on projects within the social housing sector, requiring a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of these environments.

Success in this role hinges on a deep comprehension of both the technical and social dimensions of M&E projects. Your experience in social housing is crucial to navigating the intricacies of these projects and ensuring their successful outcomes. This is not just a position; it's a commitment to excellence in delivering essential infrastructure within diverse and challenging settings.

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All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

We are seeking an individual with substantial experience in construction project management and/or project delivery, coupled with a robust background in mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering principles. A comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety legislation, compliance, and the practical application of CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations is imperative. Your proficiency should extend to leaseholder management, encompassing consultation processes and service charge arrangements, particularly pivotal for projects within residential sectors like social housing.

A thorough knowledge of procurement processes, specifically those pertinent to construction activities, repairs, and maintenance services, with a specialized focus on M&E systems, is a prerequisite. Your capabilities should include expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability modelling, integrating M&E perspectives to underscore renewable technologies. Familiarity with ISO, British and PAS Standards, and Building Regulations is essential to uphold best practices and model risks associated with sustainable construction. This entails a specific emphasis on renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic systems and heat pumps, ensuring projects not only meet but surpass prevailing standards for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the M&E field.

We expect a commitment to service excellence and a proven track record in positive resident engagement. Additionally, familiarity with the management of design and specialist team professionals is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate and facilitate change to meet project requirements, and strategic thinking are key attributes we seek.

The ideal candidate will approach their role with a client-focused, professional, and polished demeanour, demonstrating a keen commitment to delivering successful outcomes in the field.

What We Offer

Here at Camden we offer a range of incredible benefits including:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27-31 days annual leave, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Family-friendly policies, including family and disability leave.
• Up to 10 days of additional disability leave with full pay.
• Participation in the Local Government Pensions Scheme with generous contributions.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including gym membership and health plans.
• Various interest-free loans and discounts available.
• Support for commuting with season travel ticket loans and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Assistance for childcare costs through deposit loans and voucher schemes.
• Employee network groups promoting inclusivity and support.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Diversity 

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity 

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.